Convert RUB to ZAR — live rate

Convert Russian Rubles to South African Rands and compare the real cost of sending money.

RUB
ZAR
1 RUB = 0.2094 ZAR Mid-market rate
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Historical RUB/ZAR exchange rate

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Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates, updated regularly.

Quick reference: RUB to ZAR

1 RUB 0.21 ZAR
5 RUB 1.05 ZAR
10 RUB 2.09 ZAR
50 RUB 10.47 ZAR
100 RUB 20.94 ZAR
500 RUB 104.68 ZAR
1,000 RUB 209.36 ZAR
5,000 RUB 1,046.78 ZAR

Real cost of RUB → ZAR

Banks (typical) ~2% markup
Specialists 0.3–1% markup

The rate above is the mid-market rate. Banks and providers add their margin on top.

How we calculate costs

Estimated savings

On 1,000 RUB
Bank ~£20 lost
Specialist ~£8 lost
You save ~£12

*Estimate based on typical provider rates

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Currency snapshots

RUB — Russian Ruble
ISO Code RUB
Symbol руб
Central Bank Bank of Russia
Common Notes руб50, руб100, руб500, руб1000, руб5000
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ZAR — South African Rand
ISO Code ZAR
Symbol R
Central Bank South African Reserve Bank
Common Notes R10, R20, R50, R100, R200
Learn more about ZAR

What affects this rate? Interest rate differentials, inflation expectations, and market risk sentiment are the primary drivers.